Why is Biscuits Nutella x3 classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines many refined ingredients such as palm oil, wheat flour, sugar, and a hazelnut‑cocoa spread with several food‑grade additives, including emulsifiers E322, E322i, E450, E450i, and the stabilisers E503 and E503ii, which together place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the high sugar content in Biscuits Nutella x3 affect a diabetic diet?

With 35.8 g of sugar per 100 g, the biscuits can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making them unsuitable for regular consumption by people managing diabetes; they should be limited to occasional treats and balanced with low‑carb foods.

Is Biscuits Nutella x3 suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or other strict diets?

The biscuits are not vegan because they contain milk powder, lactose and honey, and they are not gluten‑free due to wheat flour; however, they are acceptable for vegetarians and contain hazelnuts and soy, which may be allergens for some consumers.

Nutella biscuits, nutella • 41.4 g

Biscuits Nutella x3 biscuits fourrés - 41,4g

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Biscuits Nutella x3, a 41.4 g pack of chocolate‑hazelnut filled biscuits, is a sweet snack from the sugary‑snacks and biscuits‑and‑cakes family. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as NOVA 4, reflecting very high sugar (35.8 g/100 g), saturated fat (11.5 g/100 g) and moderate salt (0.56 g/100 g) content. The product is vegetarian but contains gluten, milk, nuts and soy, includes palm oil and several emulsifiers, and is marketed as an indulgent treat rather than a health‑focused option.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal515 kcal

Fat24.8 g

Saturated Fat11.5 g

Carbohydrates64 g

Sugars35.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, this biscuit contains markedly more sugar, fat, saturated fat and calories, while its salt level is lower than the category average.

Ingredients

Pâte à tartiner aux NISETTES etau cacao 40% (sucre, huile de palme, NOISETTES 12 écrémé en poudre 8,7%, cacao maigre 7,4%, émulsifiants:lécithines (SOJAI:vanilline), farine de FROMENT 32,5%, graisses vegétales (palme, palmiste), sucre de can3%. LA LACTOSE, son de BLE, LAIT entier en poudre, extrait en poudre de malt d'ORGE et de maïs, miel, poudres a lever (diphospháte disodique, carbonate acide d'ammonium carbonate acide de sodium), cacao maigre, sel, amidon de FROMENT farine d'ORGE malté, émulsifiants:lecithines [SOJA]; vanilline.

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